Easy Fried Apple Pies

Ingredients

• 1 16.3 oz tube canned biscuits (8 count) (i.e. Grands or similar)
• 3 large Granny Smith apples (to equal 3 cups) (peeled, cored and cubed)
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 Tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp apple pie spice or 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (adjust to taste)
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 1 Tbsp cornstarch dissolved in 1 Tbsp cold water (plus additional to thicken, as needed)
• powdered sugar for dusting
• canola oil or vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

1. 1

   Apple Filling: In a medium size saucepan over medium heat, cook apples, granulated and brown sugar, apple pie spice and salt. Cook for 15 minutes or just until softened.

2. 2

   Increase to medium-high heat. Add cornstarch dissolved in water stirring constantly until thickened. Repeat 1 Tbsp cornstarch dissolved in water until mixture reaches desired thickness. Chill for 30 minutes or overnight.

3. 3

   Assemble Apple Pies: Preheat oil to 350-360°F. On a lightly floured nonstick surface press or roll each biscuit into a 6-inch round.

4. 4

   Divide apple pie filling among rounds. Fold biscuit dough over forming a crescent shape. Press the edges to seal with the tines of a fork.

5. 5

   Fry hand pies in hot oil in batches for 2-3 minutes per side or until golden brown. Remove the pies from the oil with a slotted spoon to a paper towel lined platter to drain any excess oil.

6. 6

   Serve warm dusted with powdered sugar.

7. 7

   Air Fryer Fried Apple Pies:Prepare and assemble the apple pies per the recipe.Spray the basket of an air fryer with cooking spray.Spray pies liberally on all sides with cooking spray. Arrange in the air fryer leaving space between each pie for air to circulate.Cook in batches at 350°F for 10-12 minutes total flipping halfway through cooking. Spray again with cooking spray, if needed. (Cooking time can vary slightly depending on the style of air fryer.)Carefully remove from the air fryer and dust with powdered sugar before serving.